What explains the covalent bonding in beryllium compounds?
AVery large atomic radius
BVery high charge density
CVery high metallic character
DVery low ionisation energy
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Very high charge density
A small Be2+ ion packs a high charge into a tiny volume and distorts neighbouring electron clouds.
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